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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

essentialism

/ɛsˈɛnʃəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does essentialism mean?

noun

The practice of regarding something as being essential to its nature or to the way it functions. A philosophical theory that emphasizes the existence of a few fundamental, inherent, or essential elements or features of something.

Example

"The new policy is based on a form of essentialism that prioritizes the needs of the majority over those of the minority."

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